Amersfoort

Amersfoort's Essential Heritage

Amersfoort’s medieval history is defined by its concentric layout and well-preserved fortifications. This collection highlights the 14th-century Koppelpoort gate and the 98-meter-tall Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren. The list includes surviving sections of the city walls, the Gothic Sint-Joriskerk, and the Kamperbinnenpoort. Beyond the historic center, it features the National Monument Kamp Amersfoort, a WWII memorial site, and the modern Eemhuis cultural center, documenting the city's evolution from a fortified settlement to a contemporary cultural hub.

Koppelpoort

The Koppelpoort is a medieval gate in the Dutch city of Amersfoort, province of Utrecht.

Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren

The Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren, nicknamed Lange Jan, is a church tower in Amersfoort.

Sint-Joriskerk

A three-aisled hall church located on the Hof, Amersfoort's main square. Originally dating from the 13th century, it features a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.

Monnikendam

A 15th-century water gate where branches of the Eem River enter the city. It consists of two towers connected by an arch and formed part of the second city wall.

Kamperbinnenpoort

A surviving land gate from the city's first defensive wall, dating back to the 13th century. It connects the historic city center with the northern expansion.

Stadsmuur

Remnants of the medieval city walls, which were largely replaced by the 'Muurhuizen' (wall houses) after the city expanded in the 14th century.

Stadsmuur

Historic sections of the city's defensive masonry, illustrating the medieval fortification system that once protected the urban core.

Huis Tinnenburg

A historic stone house integrated into the city's old defensive layout, representing the transition from fortification to residential use.

voormalige Volmolen

A former fulling mill located near the Koppelpoort, originally used in the city's textile industry to process wool using water power.

het Secretarishuisje

A small 17th-century building located near the Dieventoren, historically used by the city's secretary and situated along the old city wall.

Dieventoren

Also known as the 'Thieves' Tower,' this former defensive tower was used as a prison in the Middle Ages and is part of the original city wall.

Zoo Amersfoort

DierenPark Amersfoort is a 20-hectare zoo located on the West side of Amersfoort, in the province of Utrecht, on the edge of the Birkhoven…

Kamp Amersfoort National Monument

National Monument Kamp Amersfoort is a museum focusing on the 47,000 people who were imprisoned in Kamp Amersfoort during World War II.

Kunsthal KAdE

An exhibition space located in the Eemhuis that hosts contemporary art, design, and architecture exhibitions. It focuses on rotating installations rather than a permanent collection.